The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-13

ing seasons, and the oycrnows were once
30 common that the people turned their
skill to other means OF livelihood. Cattle
raising is one of the most remunerative
pursuits. The Jersey cows predominant
and grow TO wonderful size and beauty.
The rich, creamy butter of Holland IL
delicious, and a chief export. England
has no such orchards as are found there.
Apples OF a light yellow, luscious and mel
low, abound, and wine is made IN
large quantities from the native grape
and exported TO England, Germany and
switzerland. These groves are very ex-
tensive. Every means seem TO have been
taken 10 abridge requisite space for the
house, IN order 10 give more TO the irnlt'
They are prodigal in only one part OF the
house, the chimney, which soften eNtray-
ngant and fantastic. Evidently the build
ing in Holland is the outgrOwth OF lndi-
vidual decorative talent, rs no two houses
are alike. Steam cars on the continent
are like those OF Great Britain. There are
from eight 10 ten coaches, called carriages,
each OF which seats only six passengers.
The most rapid travelling in the world is
done in England, and ] think 1t may be
safely said that the slowest is in Holland.
Two hours are consumed in going from
Rotterdam TO Amsterdam, distance OF
not twenty miles.
AMSTERDAM.
This latter the largest and capital city
Of the kingdom, il located on the Tuydcr
ice and Amstcl river 1t is the shape OF
n crescent, the ends forming the port. The
docks are capable Of holding 200 vessels.
In earlier times the influx OF the sea was
very disastrous, but ut present flood gates
Of the most powerful construction are able
20 Withstand the pressure OF high tides.
The principal Safeguard OF the city against
attacks lies in the ability 10 food II from
the sea. As the country is low and flat,
this could be done with facility. II is
strange how much the guides tell this.
One would think the city was in great
danger of an invasion. Amsterdam IL one
Of the woallhicst cities in the world, and
there is a luxury OF living there not to be
found elsewhere on the continent. IL IL
much moro beautiful than Venice, to
which il Is similar in the remarkable in
tcrmixturo Of land aud water The
streets are not straight, but built
in scmi-Circlcs, terminating ON the
banks OF the river. In the center OF each
is broad canal, planted with fine trees,
whose bowers iorm delightful shade, and
lined on each side with magnificent build
ings. They are used ior transportation us
much ~ the Adratic in Venice, aud in
lieu Of black, narrow boats, in which only
two can sit comfortably, the Others having
to ride sideways or backwards, there are
handsome miniature steamers, arranged
with two decks, which raise one above the
water, granting him a view OF miles OF
land aud sea. an in6nity OF picturesque
scenery. A gondola ride in Venice is
novel, weird and luxurious but in Am
stcrdam II has u feeling Of security, and is
much more agreeable. II is impossible Ia
discover why both cities display such an
aversion 10 lighi'lg their waters. How
much the beauty oi each would be en-
HANGED. But in Venice a single, duh
| Pickering lamp serves 10 guide the row
cr's oar, while ia Amsterdam the darkness
uf the canals aud brightness OF the other
streets are curious contrast.